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LY52 EBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,502 mi
Last recorded160,502 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 160,502 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RUBBER BUSH CRACKING (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 160,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,116 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 150,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 135,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,069 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 117,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,551 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 105,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 105,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 97,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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LY52 EBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY52 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY52 EBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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